Thursday, March 31, 2011
Dog poop anger
Chard and Ilminster News: School urges crackdown on dog mess
An early contender fo this year's Most Dismal Press Photograph of the Year Award. Well played!
Even more dog poop anger
Hemsworth and South Elmsall Express: Young footballers (oh-ho!) kick up a stink over dog mess
Hey! You! At the back! LOOK ANGRY!
Homeless food anger
Reading Evening Post: Local charity running out of food for the homeless, on account of the homeless turning up and eating it all
Three words: Eat the homeless. Nobody's going to miss the odd tramp every now and then
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Yoink! Pothole anger again
About My Area: Local council deploys pothole moles, crouching official
Top crouching. Crouching is a lost art.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
So angry we've brought along an actual bloody tank anger
Dorset Echo: Campaigners bring tank, strange acronym to march against new council offices
At the age of 105, I think we have found this site's oldest ever angry person.
And in the name of pedantry, I am accutely aware that the vehicle is a mobile artillery piece rather than a tank.
Flooding anger
Comment News: Mum's concern over flooding threat
Kids' concern over Pennywise the Clown threat
Spotter's Badge: Kim
Angry journalist anger
Ipswich Evening Star: Reporter banned by council for running negative stories
Well deserved anger, journo bloke.
Pic: Holdthefrontpage.co.uk
Angry swan anger
Southampton Daily Echo: Fury, fear as angry swan runs amok, pecks girl on the knee
Any broken arms? All it takes is one flap of a wing, you know.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Disconnected Phone anger
Comment News: Aussie bloke slightly miffed as phone disconnected for two weeks
No mate - it can't be for me. It's not working.
Spotter's Badge: Kim
Yellow lines anger
Glossop Advertiser: Anger as council paints double yellow lines outside house
It must be bad enough living in such a tiny place as it is
Spotter's Badge: Maria
CCTV anger, again
Bournemouth Echo: Angry shopkeep refuses to allow police access to shop's CCTV footage
In fact, he's so annoyed, he's managed to strike exactly the same pose as he did last May
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Golf green anger
Midland Kalamunda Reporter: Fury as vandals rip up golf greens
The three man version of the YMCA dance: IT NEVER WORKS
Spotter's Badge: Kim
Playground anger
Lancashire Evening Post: Children 'gutted' as council forces playgroup to remove play area
Couple of the kids wilfully off-message, there
Spotter's Badge: Ian
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Right-to-buy anger
This is Hull and East Riding: People who bought council houses found that they're worthless
Top arm-crossing
Spotter's Badge: Mark
Grass verge anger
Northants Evening Telegraph: Fury over drivers who park on grass verges
Never mind that, he's going to do himself an injury if he keeps up that pose any longer
Spotter's Badge: Victor
Welsh anger, isn't it?
Western Mail: Welsh language activists ransack Tory's office
A Tory? In Wales? It's a joke, right?
Spotter's Badge: Welsh Speaker
Friday, March 25, 2011
Width restriction anger
Watford Observer: Fury, staring, as road's width restriction causes damage to cars
Something, something, bingo wing mirrors.
Spotter's Badge: TRT
More bus cut anger
Cambridge News: Cutting bus route "is a real blow to villagers"
"I'd like to blow his villager," says our spotter.
Spotter's Badge: Alasdair
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Not fat kid anger
Northants Evening Telegraph: Anger as NHS calls skinny kid fat
Serious case of pie deficiency, there
Spotter's Badge: Victor
Bus cut anger
Peterlee Mail: Villagers angry as bus services face axe
Superb crowd scene: Probably more people in that shot than have used the bus service in the last two years
Reflecto-pothole anger
North East Journal Live: Angry local councillor (oh-ho!) looks into pothole menace
Local newspaper snappers: The bar has been set a notch higher. Beat THAT
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Bad E-fit
Wilts and Gloucester Standard: Please make appeal as cosmetics stolen in beauty store raid
And bloody hell, they both really, really need those cosmetics.
Don't have nightmares
Hostage anger
Cairns Post: Mum's fury as petrol station demands children as hostages over unpaid fuel bill
No, our Sexist Comment Generator's on the blink. Sorry.
Spotter's Badge: Mark
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Travellers' camp anger
Essex Echo: Laindon residents (Twin town: Mogadishu) protest against plans for camp for travellers
I've lived in the concrete jungle of Laindon. Believe me, a travellers' camp will add some much-needed class.
Spotter's Badge: Laura
Airport anger
Crawley News: Residents near Gatwick Airport complain about aircraft noise
Yeah, good luck with that.
Spotter's Badge: Skuds
Roadkill hat anger
Edinburgh Evening News: Death threats for man who makes hats out of roadkill
Move to Cornwall, mate. They'll love you.
Spotter's Badge: Caroline
Monday, March 21, 2011
Tesco anger
Hunts Post: Anger at plans for new Tesco store
"TESCO": Dreadful and rather confusing name for an anti-Tesco campaign group. We've got (genuinely) Weymouth Against Needless Congestion. They couldn't think of anything that began with a K, obviously.
Spotter's Badge: Caroline
Fire risk anger
Canning Times: Strewth! The dried-up riverbed's a right old tinderbox, Bruce
"I'd give her some moisture"
Spotter's Badge: Kim
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Volunteering anger
Weekend Courier: Angry Aussies angry over disputes at volunteering service, or something
The picture requires no caption. It is pure, undiluted Antipodean fury
Spotter's Badge: Kim
Debris anger
Halifax Courier: Anger as debris blocks road in Halifax
...causing thousands of pounds worth of improvements.
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Piano anger
Norwich Evening News: Teenager piano player faces ban over noise
Worth the click-through for the angry video.
Spotter's Badge: Danielle
Air Conditioning anger
Eastern Reporter: Complaints over lack of air conditioning in school classrooms
"I'd make her sweat"
Spotter's Badge: Kim
Care home anger
Shields Gazette: Residents' fury over care home plan
Of course, they should move them in with a bunch of junkies. Think of the larks!
Spotter's Badge: Mark
Friday, March 18, 2011
Wall damage anger
Sheffield Star: Pointing man slightly miffed as Co-Op lorries damage his wall
Poor show in the comments. Nobody's slagged him off for daring have a garden wall in the way.
Spotter's Badge: Maggi
Dancing anger
East Anglia Daily Times: Ladies fed up over lack of male dancing companions
They're doing it wrong: Advertise it as a "Grab a Granny" night, and believe me, THEY WILL COME. Repeatedly.
Spotter's Badge: Laura
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Shoplifting anger
Sunshine Coast Daily: Shopkeeps sick of local scrotes thieving from their store
"I'd take something from their front rack"
Spotter's Badge: Rob
Parking Charge anger
Wishaw Press: Traders irate over parking charges
Sounds - oh-ho! - a load of balls to me
Spotter's Badge: Graeme
Public urination anger
Jamaica Gleaner: Public appeal to stop people pissing in the street
Argh! It's a lady! In the boys! Argh!
Spotter's Badge: Mark
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Gift card anger
Sunshine Coast Daily: Anger over gift cards as company folds
"I've got a gift for you - a bunch of fives"
Spotter's Badge: Rob
Lead theft anger
Dorset Echo: Anger as thieves steal God's lead from church roof
A top quality 'leaning in from the side' pose. Well played, the Echo.
Crime map anger
Wales Online: Angry councillor points out mistakes on online crime map
Superb. You just don't see over-the-shoulder anger like that these days.
Spotter's Badge: Rhodri
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Power-crazed parkies anger
Bournemouth Echo: Girls picking flowers in park arrested for stealing
If we fail to act against these flower crooks, then the TERRORISTS HAVE WON.
And the comments descend into local newspaper armchair general gold.
Price war anger
Sunshine Coast Daily: Nervous bakers expecting local price war
I'd squeeze her buns to check them for a) freshness and b) value
Spotter's Badge: Rob
Paint spill anger
East Grinstead Courier and Observer: Anger as council refuses to clear up paint spill
I'm not sure if angry journalists count on this blog, as it appears they are trying too hard. Over to you...
Spotter's Badge: Skuds
Feral cat anger
Oxford Mail: Woman living in fear after feral cat attacks
Her face obscured, just in case the feline cur should see her in the local paper
Spotter's Badge: Suzanne, JuliaM
Monday, March 14, 2011
Lorry anger
Axminster Today: Locals demand ban on heavy lorries through town
I expect they're wanting a "CARPET" ban!!!!LOL!
Spotter's Badge: Mark